Strategic Sourcing Manager

sets the bar. As a Retail Supply Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will successfully drive the execution and strategy of consumable supplies for Apple Retail stores worldwide. You will join a passionate team of professionals who are driven to ensure the creation and implementation of supply chain efficiencies that contribute to the Apple Retail experience. We manage our vendors to ensure all store teams globally have everything required to deliver the best in class customer journey Apple Retail stores are renowned for., Own commercial and contractual relationships with Retail Supply product and service providers - Vendor management, including direct sourcing, logistics, pricing and strategic business reviews - Analyse current processes and procedures to continually seek new efficiencies, innovation and cost savings - Lead strategic projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams - Develop supply kitting strategy for new store openings, relocations and new country expansions - Product lifecycle management from launch to end-of-life disposition - Drive and influence operational strategy across worldwide retail locations, and develop positive relationships with store and field teams

• Proactive and detail oriented approach to problem solving
• A self-starter who possesses outstanding time management skills
• Ability to develop peer relationships quickly.
• Proven track record leading multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced, and goal-oriented environment, Supply Chain, Procurement, Project Management, or Planning experience
• Advanced Excel skills and experience building sophisticated models with multiple inputs
• Substantial vendor management and negotiation experience
• Experience in Sustainable and ethical sourcing industry best practice.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate results into actionable projects, and supply and demand requirements
  
  Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don't just create products - they build the kind of wonder that's revolutionised entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. At Apple, inclusion is a shared responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work. We're a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continuously reimagining our products and practices to help people do what they love in new ways. That innovation is inspired by a shared commitment to great work and to each other. Learning from our people here means we're learning from the best! The RDM team create and care for Apple Stores that look, feel, and function as beautifully as our products. We do this by obsessing over the employee and customer experience, and driving a global strategy that